Q to AI: Even if a person is possessed in some movies I have seen control it, you can do it. How true is it Ans: In movies—especially in psychological thrillers or “elevated horror”—the idea of a character “controlling” their possession is a powerful trope. Whether it’s true depends on whether you look at it… Continue reading Possession and will power trope
Whodunit- etymology and history!
(Ans: AI) The term “whodunit” (a playful contraction of “Who done it?”) has a surprisingly specific origin story, moving from a critic’s joke to a global literary standard.1. Who Coined It?The credit generally goes to Donald Gordon, an American book reviewer. * The Origin: He first used the term in the July 1930 edition of… Continue reading Whodunit- etymology and history!
What is a Noir?
(Ans by AI): Noir (French for “black”) is a genre of film and fiction characterized by a cynical, dark, and pessimistic worldview. It originally referred to Film Noir, a cycle of stylish Hollywood crime dramas from the 1940s and 1950s, but it has since evolved into a broader aesthetic used in literature, gaming, and modern… Continue reading What is a Noir?
Can’t remember Chess strategy!?
Ans by AI: It’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed by chess openings—there are thousands of them, and many feel like a sequence of “random” moves. The trick isn’t to memorize the moves, but to understand the purpose behind them.If you understand the “why,” the “how” becomes much easier to remember. Here are a few ways… Continue reading Can’t remember Chess strategy!?
Board games and strategies
Q to AI: I had seen some board games (name forgot- circular board something in the centre) from nordic. It came in a tamil melody song(starring vikram, anushka music by gv prakash) as sand decoration . in android play store too it was there. Also brainvita . go Game (japanese). What are strategies for these?… Continue reading Board games and strategies
What is an arm ball?
(Ans:AI)In the world of cricket, an arm delivery (or “arm ball”) is the quintessential weapon for a finger spinner—specifically a slow left-arm orthodox or a right-arm off-spinner. Unlike a standard delivery that spins away or into the batter, the arm ball does not turn. Instead, it follows the natural trajectory of the bowler’s arm and… Continue reading What is an arm ball?
Off-break vs Off-spin
(Ans:AI) It’s a classic case of the category vs. the specific item. In cricket terminology, the two terms are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, but they technically refer to different things. 1. The Category: Off-Spin Off-spin is the broad style of bowling. It refers to the entire craft practiced by a “right-arm off-spinner.” *… Continue reading Off-break vs Off-spin
How does a carrom ball work?
(Ans:AI) The carrom ball is one of the most sophisticated variations in a modern spinner’s arsenal. It was famously reinvented by Ajantha Mendis and later perfected by Ravichandran Ashwin. The name comes from the game of Carrom, because the delivery uses the exact same finger-flicking motion used to strike a disc on a carrom board.… Continue reading How does a carrom ball work?
Cricket at club level and international level
(Ans:AI) At the local club level, you absolutely have the opportunity to learn these techniques, but the way you learn them is very different from the structured environment of an international academy. Here is how the skill progression usually breaks down: 1. The Club Level: “Trial and Error” At a local club, coaching is often… Continue reading Cricket at club level and international level
What is a carrom ball?
Q: I hold a tennis ball with my thumb and middle finger and like sodukku in tamil snap my fingers. The ball turns based on the direction i snap. What is it called in professional cricket Ans:(by AI) What you are doing is the exact definition of a Carrom Ball. In Tamil Nadu, where you’re… Continue reading What is a carrom ball?